jumpy
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adjective \ˈjəm-pē\jump·i·erjump·i·est
Definition of JUMPY
1
: characterized by jumps or sudden variations
See Examples of JUMPY
- trying to calm jumpy passengers
- <flight attendants had to calm jumpy passengers after the plane hit unexpected turbulence>
First Known Use of JUMPY
1869
Related to JUMPY
- Synonyms
- fiddle-footed, flighty, fluttery, high-strung, hyper, hyperactive, hyperexcitable, hyperkinetic, jittery, excitable, nervous, skittery, skittish, spasmodic, spooky
- Antonyms
- imperturbable, nerveless, unexcitable, unflappable, unshakable
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